Subtract 27/40 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 27/40
18/8 - 27/40 is 63/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/40 - 27/40 = 90 - 27/40 = 63/40 - In mixed form: 123/40
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